Today’s quick hits, April 4, 2022

House votes to legalize marijuana: On a 220-204 roll call, the House passed a bill to legalize marijuana nationwide, but prospects are poor for Senate agreement. (CNBC)

Early bird lays the egg: Wild birds in the upper Midwest are laying eggs nearly a month earlier than in the past due to climate change, says an analysis in the Journal of Animal Ecology. (Washington Post)

Healthier New York meals: Beginning July 1, the meals and snacks served to more than 1 million New York City residents through 11 city agencies will be governed by guidelines that limit sugar content and eliminate sugary beverages in vending machines. (Mayor Eric Adams)

Food vs. fuel, redux: The boom in renewable fuels, such as renewable diesel, is driving up industrial demand for vegetable oils at the same time cooking-oil prices are surging. (The Counter)

Fewer farms, more milk: The number of dairy farms in Wisconsin fell 5 percent in the past year while milk production was the largest ever. Both are long-running trends. (PBS Wisconsin)

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